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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.22, 170.82 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.22, 170.82 and 83.44 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.22 : 170.82 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.22/170.82 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.22x = 170.82 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.22x = 14,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,253.22/114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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