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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.44, 170.73 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.44, 170.73 and 96.52 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.44 : 170.73 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.44/170.73 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.44x = 170.73 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.44x = 16,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,478.86/114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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