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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 172.12 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 172.12 and 46.29 is: 69.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 172.12 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/172.12 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 172.12 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 7,967.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967.43/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.41

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