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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.36, 171.54 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.36, 171.54 and 70.96 is: 106.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.36 : 171.54 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.36/171.54 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.36x = 171.54 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.36x = 12,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172.48/114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.44

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