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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 172.38 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 172.38 and 114.66 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 172.38 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/172.38 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 172.38 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 19,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,765.09/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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