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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 170.96 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 170.96 and 100.40 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 170.96 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/170.96 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 170.96 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 17,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,164.38/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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