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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 172.17 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 172.17 and 109.52 is: 164.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 172.17 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/172.17 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 172.17 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 18,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,855.20/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.47

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