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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 171.46 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 171.46 and 107.96 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 171.46 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/171.46 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 171.46 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 18,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,509.42/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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