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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 170.78 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 170.78 and 82.02 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 170.78 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/170.78 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 170.78 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 14,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,007.38/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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