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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.95 and 97.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.95 and 97.06 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.95 = 97.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.95 = 97.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.95 × 97.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 16,592.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592.41/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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