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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.15, 170.34 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.15, 170.34 and 97.89 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.15 : 170.34 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.15/170.34 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.15x = 170.34 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.15x = 16,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674.58/114.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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