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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.40, 172.60 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.40, 172.60 and 104.80 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.40 : 172.60 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.40/172.60 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.40x = 172.60 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.40x = 18,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,088.48/114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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