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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.10, 170.97 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.10, 170.97 and 85.40 is: 127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.10 : 170.97 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.10/170.97 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.10x = 170.97 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.10x = 14,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599.98/114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.96

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