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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.08, 171.04 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.08, 171.04 and 111.84 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.08 : 171.04 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.08/171.04 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.08x = 171.04 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.08x = 19,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,129.11/114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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