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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 170.97 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 170.97 and 98.40 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 170.97 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/170.97 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 170.97 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 16,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823.45/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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