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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.27, 170.33 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.27, 170.33 and 108.18 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.27 : 170.33 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.27/170.33 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.27x = 170.33 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.27x = 18,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,425.76/114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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