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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 170.88 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 170.88 and 75.38 is: 112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 170.88 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/170.88 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 170.88 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 12,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,880.51/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.83

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