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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 171.66 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 171.66 and 100.02 is: 150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 171.66 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/171.66 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 171.66 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 17,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,169.43/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.37

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