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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.79, 171.79 and 70.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.79, 171.79 and 70.85 is: 106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.79 : 171.79 = 70.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.79/171.79 = 70.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.79x = 171.79 × 70.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.79x = 12,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171.90/114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.03

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