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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 170.14 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 170.14 and 113.92 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 170.14 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/170.14 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 170.14 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 19,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,382.35/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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