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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 170.64 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 170.64 and 111.48 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 170.64 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/170.64 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 170.64 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 19,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022.95/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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