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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 170.81 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 170.81 and 83.63 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 170.81 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/170.81 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 170.81 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 14,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,285.38/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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