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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.27, 170.56 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.27, 170.56 and 99.91 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.27 : 170.56 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.27/170.56 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.27x = 170.56 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.27x = 17,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,040.65/114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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