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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.90, 171.98 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.90, 171.98 and 71.94 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.90 : 171.98 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.90/171.98 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.90x = 171.98 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.90x = 12,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,372.24/114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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