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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.74, 171.47 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.74, 171.47 and 75.94 is: 113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.74 : 171.47 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.74/171.47 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.74x = 171.47 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.74x = 13,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020.77/114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.48

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