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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.50, 171.63 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.50, 171.63 and 71.06 is: 106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.50 : 171.63 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.50/171.63 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.50x = 171.63 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.50x = 12,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195.17/114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.51

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