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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.88, 171.84 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.88, 171.84 and 82.72 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.88 : 171.84 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.88/171.84 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.88x = 171.84 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.88x = 14,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,214.60/114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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