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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.19, 170.49 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.19, 170.49 and 96.77 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.19 : 170.49 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.19/170.49 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.19x = 170.49 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.19x = 16,499.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499.11/114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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