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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 170.77 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 170.77 and 65.79 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 170.77 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/170.77 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 170.77 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 11,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,235.12/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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