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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 170.57 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 170.57 and 101.32 is: 151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 170.57 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/170.57 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 170.57 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 17,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281.98/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.20

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