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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 170.88 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 170.88 and 108.22 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 170.88 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/170.88 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 170.88 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 18,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492.63/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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