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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.75, 172.19 and 49.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.75, 172.19 and 49.75 is: 74.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.75 : 172.19 = 49.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.75/172.19 = 49.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.75x = 172.19 × 49.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.75x = 8,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566.15/114.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.65

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