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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 170.93 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 170.93 and 102.52 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 170.93 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/170.93 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 170.93 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 17,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523.74/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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