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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.72, 171.91 and 79.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.72, 171.91 and 79.98 is: 119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.72 : 171.91 = 79.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.72/171.91 = 79.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.72x = 171.91 × 79.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.72x = 13,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,749.66/114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.85

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