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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.41, 171.66 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.41, 171.66 and 111.98 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.41 : 171.66 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.41/171.66 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.41x = 171.66 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.41x = 19,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,222.49/114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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