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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 171.40 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 171.40 and 104.40 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 171.40 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/171.40 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 171.40 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 17,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,894.16/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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