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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 171.22 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 171.22 and 101.04 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 171.22 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/171.22 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 171.22 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 17,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300.13/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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