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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.11, 170.63 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.11, 170.63 and 84.88 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.11 : 170.63 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.11/170.63 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.11x = 170.63 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.11x = 14,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,482.22/114.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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