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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 170.77 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 170.77 and 110.12 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 170.77 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/170.77 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 170.77 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 18,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805.19/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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