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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.29, 171.41 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.29, 171.41 and 70.86 is: 106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.29 : 171.41 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.29/171.41 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.29x = 171.41 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.29x = 12,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,145.76/114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.28

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