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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.35, 171.75 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.35, 171.75 and 71.06 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.35 : 171.75 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.35/171.75 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.35x = 171.75 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.35x = 12,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,204.93/114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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