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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 172.22 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 172.22 and 72.14 is: 108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 172.22 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/172.22 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 172.22 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 12,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,423.95/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.05

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