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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 171.79 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 171.79 and 71.26 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 171.79 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/171.79 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 171.79 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 12,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,241.15/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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