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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 170.95 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 170.95 and 104.11 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 170.95 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/170.95 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 170.95 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 17,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,797.60/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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