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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.07, 170.96 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.07, 170.96 and 99.37 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.07 : 170.96 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.07/170.96 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.07x = 170.96 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.07x = 16,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,988.79/114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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