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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 172.55 and 74.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 172.55 and 74.42 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 172.55 = 74.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/172.55 = 74.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 172.55 × 74.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 12,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,841.17/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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