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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 170.96 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 170.96 and 108.28 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 170.96 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/170.96 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 170.96 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 18,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,511.55/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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