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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 170.99 and 52.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 170.99 and 52.27 is: 78.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 170.99 = 52.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/170.99 = 52.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 170.99 × 52.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 8,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938.36/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.39

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