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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 171.98 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 171.98 and 112.04 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 171.98 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/171.98 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 171.98 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 19,268.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,268.64/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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