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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 171.11 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 171.11 and 107.52 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 171.11 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/171.11 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 171.11 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 18,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397.21/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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