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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 171.96 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 171.96 and 109.32 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 171.96 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/171.96 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 171.96 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 18,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798.67/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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