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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.50, 170.73 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.50, 170.73 and 108.12 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.50 : 170.73 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.50/170.73 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.50x = 170.73 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.50x = 18,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459.33/114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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