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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.35, 171.77 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.35, 171.77 and 111.32 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.35 : 171.77 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.35/171.77 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.35x = 171.77 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.35x = 19,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,120.02/114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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