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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.81, 172.08 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.81, 172.08 and 71.49 is: 107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.81 : 172.08 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.81/172.08 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.81x = 172.08 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.81x = 12,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,302.00/114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.15

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