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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.12, 170.94 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.12, 170.94 and 85.56 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.12 : 170.94 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.12/170.94 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.12x = 170.94 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.12x = 14,625.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625.63/114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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