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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.13, 171.09 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.13, 171.09 and 101.23 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.13 : 171.09 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.13/171.09 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.13x = 171.09 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.13x = 17,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,319.01/114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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