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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.61, 172.04 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.61, 172.04 and 74.07 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.61 : 172.04 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.61/172.04 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.61x = 172.04 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.61x = 12,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741.77/114.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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