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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 170.86 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 170.86 and 103.55 is: 154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 170.86 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/170.86 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 170.86 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 17,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692.55/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.55

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