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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 172.35 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 172.35 and 72.18 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 172.35 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/172.35 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 172.35 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 12,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,440.22/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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