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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.92 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.92 and 81.50 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.92 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.92 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.92 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 13,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929.98/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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