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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.59, 172.74 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.59, 172.74 and 106.76 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.59 : 172.74 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.59/172.74 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.59x = 172.74 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.59x = 18,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,440.86/114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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