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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.45, 171.52 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.45, 171.52 and 101.09 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.45 : 171.52 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.45/171.52 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.45x = 171.52 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.45x = 17,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,338.96/114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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