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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.90, 172.44 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.90, 172.44 and 110.94 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.90 : 172.44 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.90/172.44 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.90x = 172.44 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.90x = 19,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,130.49/114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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