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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 171.98 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 171.98 and 101.92 is: 152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 171.98 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/171.98 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 171.98 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 17,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528.20/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.74

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