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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 171.36 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 171.36 and 111 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 171.36 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/171.36 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 171.36 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 19,020.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,020.96/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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