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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 172.26 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 172.26 and 78.68 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 172.26 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/172.26 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 172.26 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 13,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,553.42/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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