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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.11, 170.97 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.11, 170.97 and 72.87 is: 109.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.11 : 170.97 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.11/170.97 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.11x = 170.97 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.11x = 12,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,458.58/114.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.19

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