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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.52 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.52 and 65.64 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.52 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.52 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.52 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 11,192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192.93/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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