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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.39, 172.26 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.39, 172.26 and 104.85 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.39 : 172.26 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.39/172.26 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.39x = 172.26 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.39x = 18,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,061.46/114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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