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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.26, 170.85 and 77.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.26, 170.85 and 77.09 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.26 : 170.85 = 77.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.26/170.85 = 77.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.26x = 170.85 × 77.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.26x = 13,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,171.01/114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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