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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.06, 170.81 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.06, 170.81 and 70.61 is: 105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.06 : 170.81 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.06/170.81 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.06x = 170.81 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.06x = 12,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,060.89/114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.74

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