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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.96, 171.57 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.96, 171.57 and 111.99 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.96 : 171.57 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.96/171.57 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.96x = 171.57 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.96x = 19,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214.12/114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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