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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 171.74 and 71.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 171.74 and 71.21 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 171.74 = 71.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/171.74 = 71.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 171.74 × 71.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 12,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,228.39/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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