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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 171.95 and 106.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 171.95 and 106.53 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 171.95 = 106.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/171.95 = 106.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 171.95 × 106.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 18,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,317.30/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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