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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 171.30 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 171.30 and 108 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 171.30 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/171.30 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 171.30 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 18,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500.20/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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