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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.37, 171.74 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.37, 171.74 and 106.63 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.37 : 171.74 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.37/171.74 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.37x = 171.74 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.37x = 18,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312.64/114.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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