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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.08, 170.83 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.08, 170.83 and 75.44 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.08 : 170.83 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.08/170.83 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.08x = 170.83 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.08x = 12,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,888.15/114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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