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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.89, 172.18 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.89, 172.18 and 102.69 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.89 : 172.18 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.89/172.18 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.89x = 172.18 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.89x = 17,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,680.05/114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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