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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 170.51 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 170.51 and 99.76 is: 148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 170.51 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/170.51 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 170.51 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 17,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010.08/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.90

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