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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.43, 171.65 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.43, 171.65 and 104.44 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.43 : 171.65 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.43/171.65 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.43x = 171.65 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.43x = 17,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927.13/114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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