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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.07, 170.70 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.07, 170.70 and 95.85 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.07 : 170.70 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.07/170.70 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.07x = 170.70 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.07x = 16,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360.26/114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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