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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.38, 171.22 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.38, 171.22 and 106.90 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.38 : 171.22 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.38/171.22 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.38x = 171.22 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.38x = 18,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303.42/114.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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