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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 171.84 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 171.84 and 76.07 is: 113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 171.84 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/171.84 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 171.84 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 13,071.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,071.87/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.96

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