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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.96, 172.04 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.96, 172.04 and 108.28 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.96 : 172.04 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.96/172.04 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.96x = 172.04 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.96x = 18,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627.52/114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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