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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 171.08 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 171.08 and 70.82 is: 106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 171.08 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/171.08 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 171.08 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 12,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,115.89/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.06

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