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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.39, 171.41 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.39, 171.41 and 108.25 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.39 : 171.41 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.39/171.41 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.39x = 171.41 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.39x = 18,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553.73/114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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