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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.50, 171.93 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.50, 171.93 and 110.81 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.50 : 171.93 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.50/171.93 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.50x = 171.93 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.50x = 19,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051.56/114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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