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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.17, 171.35 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.17, 171.35 and 70.70 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.17 : 171.35 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.17/171.35 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.17x = 171.35 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.17x = 12,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,114.19/114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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