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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 169.97 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 169.97 and 107.12 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 169.97 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/169.97 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 169.97 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 18,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205.80/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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