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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 171.19 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 171.19 and 112.10 is: 166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 171.19 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/171.19 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 171.19 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 19,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189.84/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.96

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