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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 172.25 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 172.25 and 110.05 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 172.25 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/172.25 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 172.25 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 18,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956.11/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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