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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.21, 170.93 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.21, 170.93 and 79.89 is: 119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.21 : 170.93 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.21/170.93 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.21x = 170.93 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.21x = 13,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,655.60/114.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.57

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