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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.84, 172.32 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.84, 172.32 and 113.97 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.84 : 172.32 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.84/172.32 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.84x = 172.32 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.84x = 19,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,639.31/114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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