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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.44, 170.64 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.44, 170.64 and 106.74 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.44 : 170.64 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.44/170.64 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.44x = 170.64 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.44x = 18,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,214.11/114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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