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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.05, 170.91 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.05, 170.91 and 68.22 is: 102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.05 : 170.91 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.05/170.91 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.05x = 170.91 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.05x = 11,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,659.48/114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.23

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