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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.72, 171 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.72, 171 and 109.86 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.72 : 171 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.72/171 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.72x = 171 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.72x = 18,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786.06/114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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