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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.61, 171.14 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.61, 171.14 and 108.21 is: 161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.61 : 171.14 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.61/171.14 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.61x = 171.14 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.61x = 18,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519.06/114.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.58

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