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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.27, 170.63 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.27, 170.63 and 100.62 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.27 : 170.63 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.27/170.63 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.27x = 170.63 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.27x = 17,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168.29/114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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