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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 171.61 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 171.61 and 107.76 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 171.61 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/171.61 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 171.61 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 18,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492.42/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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