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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 172.48 and 49.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 172.48 and 49.98 is: 74.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 172.48 = 49.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/172.48 = 49.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 172.48 × 49.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 8,620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,620.55/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.97

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