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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.70, 171.99 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.70, 171.99 and 50.50 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.70 : 171.99 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.70/171.99 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.70x = 171.99 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.70x = 8,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,685.50/114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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