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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 173.15 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 173.15 and 114.54 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 173.15 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/173.15 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 173.15 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 19,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,832.03/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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