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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 172.49 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 172.49 and 71.62 is: 107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 172.49 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/172.49 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 172.49 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 12,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,353.73/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.43

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