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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 170.73 and 77.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 170.73 and 77.41 is: 115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 170.73 = 77.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/170.73 = 77.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 170.73 × 77.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 13,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,216.21/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.90

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