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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.21, 170.91 and 107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.21, 170.91 and 107.53 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.21 : 170.91 = 107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.21/170.91 = 107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.21x = 170.91 × 107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.21x = 18,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377.53/114.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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