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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 171.18 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 171.18 and 114.35 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 171.18 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/171.18 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 171.18 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 19,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,573.58/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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