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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 170.84 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 170.84 and 68.41 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 170.84 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/170.84 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 170.84 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 11,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,687.55/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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