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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 172.50 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 172.50 and 113.86 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 172.50 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/172.50 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 172.50 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 19,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,640.85/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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