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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.01, 170.93 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.01, 170.93 and 98.58 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.01 : 170.93 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.01/170.93 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.01x = 170.93 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.01x = 16,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850.28/114.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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