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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 172.26 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 172.26 and 74.16 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 172.26 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/172.26 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 172.26 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 12,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774.80/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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