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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.06, 170.97 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.06, 170.97 and 70.71 is: 105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.06 : 170.97 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.06/170.97 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.06x = 170.97 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.06x = 12,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,089.29/114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.99

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