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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.12 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.12 and 101.85 is: 151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.12 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.12 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.12 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 17,326.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326.21/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.98

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