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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.88, 170.96 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.88, 170.96 and 111.48 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.88 : 170.96 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.88/170.96 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.88x = 170.96 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.88x = 19,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,058.62/114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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