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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.25, 171.84 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.25, 171.84 and 104.41 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.25 : 171.84 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.25/171.84 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.25x = 171.84 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.25x = 17,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941.81/114.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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