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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 170.61 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 170.61 and 113.86 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 170.61 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/170.61 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 170.61 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 19,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425.23/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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