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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 170.87 and 68.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 170.87 and 68.35 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 170.87 = 68.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/170.87 = 68.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 170.87 × 68.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 11,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,678.96/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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