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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.91, 172.41 and 69.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.91, 172.41 and 69.28 is: 103.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.91 : 172.41 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.91/172.41 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.91x = 172.41 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.91x = 11,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,944.56/114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.95

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