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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 171.99 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 171.99 and 102.56 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 171.99 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/171.99 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 171.99 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 17,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639.29/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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