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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.96 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.96 and 65.22 is: 97.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.96 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.96 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.96 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 11,149.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,149.69/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.80

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