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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.51, 171.37 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.51, 171.37 and 71.16 is: 106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.51 : 171.37 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.51/171.37 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.51x = 171.37 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.51x = 12,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,194.69/114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.49

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