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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.49, 170.95 and 102.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.49, 170.95 and 102.19 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.49 : 170.95 = 102.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.49/170.95 = 102.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.49x = 170.95 × 102.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.49x = 17,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,469.38/114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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