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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 170.85 and 100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 170.85 and 100.82 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 170.85 = 100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/170.85 = 100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 170.85 × 100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 17,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224.24/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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