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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 171.59 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 171.59 and 102.84 is: 153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 171.59 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/171.59 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 171.59 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 17,646.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,646.32/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.46

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