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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 172.40 and 42.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 172.40 and 42.79 is: 64.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 172.40 = 42.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/172.40 = 42.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 172.40 × 42.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 7,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,377.00/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.19

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