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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 172.68 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 172.68 and 69.29 is: 104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 172.68 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/172.68 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 172.68 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 11,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,965.00/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.12

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