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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.35, 170.18 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.35, 170.18 and 113.15 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.35 : 170.18 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.35/170.18 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.35x = 170.18 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.35x = 19,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,255.30/114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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