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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.25, 170.56 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.25, 170.56 and 100.59 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.25 : 170.56 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.25/170.56 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.25x = 170.56 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.25x = 17,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156.63/114.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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