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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.60, 171.73 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.60, 171.73 and 105.17 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.60 : 171.73 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.60/171.73 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.60x = 171.73 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.60x = 18,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060.84/114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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