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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.80, 172.18 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.80, 172.18 and 45.38 is: 68.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.80 : 172.18 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.80/172.18 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.80x = 172.18 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.80x = 7,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813.30/114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.06

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