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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.01, 171.27 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.01, 171.27 and 70.71 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.01 : 171.27 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.01/171.27 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.01x = 171.27 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.01x = 12,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,110.50/114.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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