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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.46, 170.69 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.46, 170.69 and 103.52 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.46 : 170.69 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.46/170.69 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.46x = 170.69 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.46x = 17,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,669.31/114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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