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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.13, 170.90 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.13, 170.90 and 81.45 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.13 : 170.90 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.13/170.90 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.13x = 170.90 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.13x = 13,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,919.81/114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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