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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.04, 170.82 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.04, 170.82 and 111.32 is: 166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.04 : 170.82 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.04/170.82 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.04x = 170.82 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.04x = 19,015.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015.68/114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.75

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