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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.67, 171.90 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.67, 171.90 and 49.59 is: 74.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.67 : 171.90 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.67/171.90 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.67x = 171.90 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.67x = 8,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,523.90/114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.34

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