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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 172.56 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 172.56 and 85.92 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 172.56 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/172.56 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 172.56 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 14,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,827.24/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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