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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.22, 171.28 and 70.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.22, 171.28 and 70.89 is: 106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.22 : 171.28 = 70.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.22/171.28 = 70.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.22x = 171.28 × 70.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.22x = 12,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,142.04/114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.30

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