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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.13, 170.85 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.13, 170.85 and 105.59 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.13 : 170.85 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.13/170.85 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.13x = 170.85 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.13x = 18,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,040.87/114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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