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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 170.90 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 170.90 and 108.12 is: 161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 170.90 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/170.90 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 170.90 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 18,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,477.17/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.15

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