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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 172.35 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 172.35 and 104.74 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 172.35 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/172.35 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 172.35 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 18,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051.85/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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