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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 170.87 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 170.87 and 103.50 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 170.87 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/170.87 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 170.87 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 17,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684.53/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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