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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.72, 170.88 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.72, 170.88 and 103.84 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.72 : 170.88 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.72/170.88 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.72x = 170.88 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.72x = 17,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744.18/114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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