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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 170.25 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 170.25 and 110.73 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 170.25 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/170.25 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 170.25 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 18,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,852.63/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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