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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.91, 171.39 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.91, 171.39 and 104.68 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.91 : 171.39 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.91/171.39 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.91x = 171.39 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.91x = 17,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941.11/114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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