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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 170.80 and 77.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 170.80 and 77.33 is: 115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 170.80 = 77.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/170.80 = 77.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 170.80 × 77.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 13,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,208.20/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.83

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