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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 171.52 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 171.52 and 105.64 is: 158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 171.52 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/171.52 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 171.52 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 18,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,119.37/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.22

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