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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.18 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.18 and 113.28 is: 169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.18 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.18 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.18 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 19,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,277.42/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.10

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