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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 172.71 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 172.71 and 108.30 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 172.71 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/172.71 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 172.71 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 18,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,704.49/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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