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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 170.97 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 170.97 and 108.24 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 170.97 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/170.97 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 170.97 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 18,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505.79/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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