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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.82, 172.13 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.82, 172.13 and 106.38 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.82 : 172.13 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.82/172.13 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.82x = 172.13 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.82x = 18,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,310.66/114.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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