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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.03, 170.97 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.03, 170.97 and 56.24 is: 84.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.03 : 170.97 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.03/170.97 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.03x = 170.97 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.03x = 9,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614.50/114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.32

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