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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 171.74 and 100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 171.74 and 100.84 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 171.74 = 100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/171.74 = 100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 171.74 × 100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 17,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318.26/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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