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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 171.75 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 171.75 and 105.13 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 171.75 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/171.75 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 171.75 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 18,056.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,056.69/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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