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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.90, 171.99 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.90, 171.99 and 109.86 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.90 : 171.99 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.90/171.99 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.90x = 171.99 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.90x = 18,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,894.82/114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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