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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 170.99 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 170.99 and 99.53 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 170.99 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/170.99 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 170.99 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 17,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,018.30/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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