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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.69, 171.99 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.69, 171.99 and 49.66 is: 74.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.69 : 171.99 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.69/171.99 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.69x = 171.99 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.69x = 8,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541.02/114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.47

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