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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.87, 172.26 and 50.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.87, 172.26 and 50.73 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.87 : 172.26 = 50.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.87/172.26 = 50.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.87x = 172.26 × 50.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.87x = 8,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738.75/114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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