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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 171.52 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 171.52 and 109.13 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 171.52 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/171.52 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 171.52 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 18,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716.85/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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