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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 172 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 172 and 101.20 is: 151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 172 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/172 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 172 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 17,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406.40/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.84

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