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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 172.08 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 172.08 and 109.44 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 172.08 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/172.08 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 172.08 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 18,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,832.44/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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