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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.46, 171.08 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.46, 171.08 and 99.71 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.46 : 171.08 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.46/171.08 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.46x = 171.08 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.46x = 17,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057.53/114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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