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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 171.62 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 171.62 and 102.34 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 171.62 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/171.62 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 171.62 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 17,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,563.59/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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