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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 170.18 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 170.18 and 97.12 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 170.18 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/170.18 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 170.18 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 16,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527.88/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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