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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 171.13 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 171.13 and 105.21 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 171.13 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/171.13 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 171.13 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 18,004.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,004.59/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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