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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.73, 171.86 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.73, 171.86 and 50.65 is: 75.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.73 : 171.86 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.73/171.86 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.73x = 171.86 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.73x = 8,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704.46/114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.87

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