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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 172.11 and 69.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 172.11 and 69.14 is: 103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 172.11 = 69.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/172.11 = 69.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 172.11 × 69.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 11,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,898.82/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.73

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