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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 170.33 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 170.33 and 96.16 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 170.33 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/170.33 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 170.33 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 16,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,378.93/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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