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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.89, 172.34 and 42.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.89, 172.34 and 42.83 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.89 : 172.34 = 42.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.89/172.34 = 42.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.89x = 172.34 × 42.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.89x = 7,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381.11/114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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