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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 172.16 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 172.16 and 71.46 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 172.16 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/172.16 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 172.16 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 12,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301.69/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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