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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.91, 172.38 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.91, 172.38 and 71.03 is: 106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.91 : 172.38 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.91/172.38 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.91x = 172.38 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.91x = 12,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,244.15/114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.56

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