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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.04, 170.82 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.04, 170.82 and 99.64 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.04 : 170.82 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.04/170.82 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.04x = 170.82 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.04x = 17,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020.50/114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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