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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 170.70 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 170.70 and 75.38 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 170.70 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/170.70 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 170.70 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 12,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,867.37/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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