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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 171.63 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 171.63 and 73.94 is: 110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 171.63 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/171.63 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 171.63 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 12,690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,690.32/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.72

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