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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.89, 172.26 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.89, 172.26 and 46.43 is: 69.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.89 : 172.26 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.89/172.26 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.89x = 172.26 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.89x = 7,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997.17/114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.61

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