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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.73 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.73 and 81.78 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.73 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.73 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.73 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 13,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,962.30/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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