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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.77, 172.21 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.77, 172.21 and 46.31 is: 69.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.77 : 172.21 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.77/172.21 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.77x = 172.21 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.77x = 7,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974.16/114.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.48

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