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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 170.20 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 170.20 and 96.74 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 170.20 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/170.20 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 170.20 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 16,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,465.15/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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