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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 172.02 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 172.02 and 73.87 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 172.02 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/172.02 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 172.02 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 12,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707.12/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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