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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.49, 170.85 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.49, 170.85 and 102.34 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.49 : 170.85 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.49/170.85 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.49x = 170.85 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.49x = 17,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,484.79/114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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