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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 171.63 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 171.63 and 108.71 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 171.63 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/171.63 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 171.63 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 18,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657.90/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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