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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 170.19 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 170.19 and 102.02 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 170.19 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/170.19 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 170.19 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 17,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362.27/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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