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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 172.47 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 172.47 and 46.55 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 172.47 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/172.47 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 172.47 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 8,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,027.62/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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