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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 171.86 and 50.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 171.86 and 50.48 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 171.86 = 50.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/171.86 = 50.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 171.86 × 50.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 8,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675.49/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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