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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 170.85 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 170.85 and 113.90 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 170.85 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/170.85 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 170.85 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 19,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.82/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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