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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.69, 172.11 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.69, 172.11 and 74.06 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.69 : 172.11 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.69/172.11 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.69x = 172.11 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.69x = 12,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,745.61/114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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