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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.34, 171.34 and 70.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.34, 171.34 and 70.90 is: 106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.34 : 171.34 = 70.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.34/171.34 = 70.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.34x = 171.34 × 70.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.34x = 12,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,148.01/114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.24

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