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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 172.43 and 49.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 172.43 and 49.97 is: 74.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 172.43 = 49.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/172.43 = 49.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 172.43 × 49.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 8,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,615.22/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.93

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