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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.35, 170.54 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.35, 170.54 and 102.51 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.35 : 170.54 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.35/170.54 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.35x = 170.54 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.35x = 17,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,481.54/114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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