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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 171.74 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 171.74 and 71.40 is: 106.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 171.74 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/171.74 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 171.74 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 12,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,262.24/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.85

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