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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 170.98 and 85.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 170.98 and 85.29 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 170.98 = 85.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/170.98 = 85.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 170.98 × 85.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 14,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582.03/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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