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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.89, 172.28 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.89, 172.28 and 46.37 is: 69.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.89 : 172.28 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.89/172.28 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.89x = 172.28 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.89x = 7,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,987.88/114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.52

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