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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.36, 170.52 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.36, 170.52 and 101.64 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.36 : 170.52 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.36/170.52 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.36x = 170.52 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.36x = 17,331.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331.65/114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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