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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 172.44 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 172.44 and 107.19 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 172.44 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/172.44 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 172.44 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 18,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,483.84/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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