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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 171.12 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 171.12 and 102.94 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 171.12 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/171.12 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 171.12 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 17,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,615.09/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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