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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.97 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.97 and 68.41 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.97 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.97 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.97 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 11,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,696.06/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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