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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 170.75 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 170.75 and 102.93 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 170.75 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/170.75 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 170.75 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 17,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574.78/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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