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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.60, 171.98 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.60, 171.98 and 73.90 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.60 : 171.98 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.60/171.98 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.60x = 171.98 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.60x = 12,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709.32/114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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