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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 172.49 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 172.49 and 41.87 is: 62.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 172.49 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/172.49 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 172.49 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 7,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221.95/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.81

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