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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.82, 171.88 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.82, 171.88 and 74.04 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.82 : 171.88 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.82/171.88 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.82x = 171.88 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.82x = 12,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726.17/114.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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