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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 170.63 and 77.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 170.63 and 77.73 is: 116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 170.63 = 77.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/170.63 = 77.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 170.63 × 77.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 13,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,262.68/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.16

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