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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.88, 171.53 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.88, 171.53 and 104.62 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.88 : 171.53 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.88/171.53 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.88x = 171.53 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.88x = 17,945.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945.47/114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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