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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 171.26 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 171.26 and 100.62 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 171.26 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/171.26 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 171.26 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 17,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232.18/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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