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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 171.46 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 171.46 and 70.88 is: 106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 171.46 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/171.46 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 171.46 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 12,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,152.23/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.34

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