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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 170.72 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 170.72 and 113.20 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 170.72 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/170.72 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 170.72 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 19,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325.50/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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