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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 171.12 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 171.12 and 102.08 is: 153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 171.12 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/171.12 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 171.12 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 17,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,467.93/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.01

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