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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 171.40 and 79.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 171.40 and 79.98 is: 120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 171.40 = 79.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/171.40 = 79.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 171.40 × 79.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 13,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,708.57/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.25

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