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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 171.76 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 171.76 and 102.60 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 171.76 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/171.76 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 171.76 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 17,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.58/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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