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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 172.13 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 172.13 and 74.15 is: 111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 172.13 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/172.13 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 172.13 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 12,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762.76/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.27

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