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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.49, 171.55 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.49, 171.55 and 110.76 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.49 : 171.55 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.49/171.55 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.49x = 171.55 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.49x = 19,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,000.88/114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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