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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.35, 171.30 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.35, 171.30 and 106.43 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.35 : 171.30 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.35/171.30 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.35x = 171.30 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.35x = 18,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,231.46/114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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