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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 155.82 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 155.82 and 108.96 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 155.82 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/155.82 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 155.82 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 16,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,978.15/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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