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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 171.86 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 171.86 and 71.27 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 171.86 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/171.86 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 171.86 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 12,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248.00/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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