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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.51, 171.82 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.51, 171.82 and 105.81 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.51 : 171.82 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.51/171.82 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.51x = 171.82 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.51x = 18,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,179.76/114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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