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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 171.20 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 171.20 and 107.92 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 171.20 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/171.20 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 171.20 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 18,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,475.90/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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