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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 172.12 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 172.12 and 71.46 is: 107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 172.12 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/172.12 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 172.12 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 12,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299.70/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.03

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