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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 171.36 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 171.36 and 112.44 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 171.36 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/171.36 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 171.36 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 19,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267.72/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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