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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 170.44 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 170.44 and 100.58 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 170.44 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/170.44 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 170.44 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 17,141.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141.75/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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