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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 171.87 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 171.87 and 71.28 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 171.87 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/171.87 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 171.87 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 12,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,250.89/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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