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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.20, 170.31 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.20, 170.31 and 97.19 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.20 : 170.31 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.20/170.31 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.20x = 170.31 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.20x = 16,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,552.43/114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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