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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 172 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 172 and 50.50 is: 75.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 172 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/172 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 172 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 8,686
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.69

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