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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.47, 170.92 and 100.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.47, 170.92 and 100.83 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.47 : 170.92 = 100.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.47/170.92 = 100.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.47x = 170.92 × 100.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.47x = 17,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233.86/114.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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