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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 172.22 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 172.22 and 76.44 is: 114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 172.22 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/172.22 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 172.22 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 13,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164.50/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.55

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