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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 171.30 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 171.30 and 111.48 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 171.30 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/171.30 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 171.30 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 19,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,096.52/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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