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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 171.96 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 171.96 and 113.73 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 171.96 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/171.96 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 171.96 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 19,557.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557.01/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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