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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.31, 171.56 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.31, 171.56 and 113.41 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.31 : 171.56 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.31/171.56 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.31x = 171.56 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.31x = 19,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,456.62/114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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