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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.74, 171.96 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.74, 171.96 and 100.23 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.74 : 171.96 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.74/171.96 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.74x = 171.96 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.74x = 17,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235.09/114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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