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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.86, 171.88 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.86, 171.88 and 71.52 is: 107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.86 : 171.88 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.86/171.88 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.86x = 171.88 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.86x = 12,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,292.86/114.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.02

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