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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 171.99 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 171.99 and 112.23 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 171.99 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/171.99 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 171.99 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 19,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302.44/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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