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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 171.96 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 171.96 and 50.52 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 171.96 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/171.96 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 171.96 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 8,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,687.42/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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