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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.74, 172.17 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.74, 172.17 and 45.38 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.74 : 172.17 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.74/172.17 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.74x = 172.17 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.74x = 7,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813.68/114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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