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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.03, 106.12 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.03, 106.12 and 45.14 is: 67.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.03 : 106.12 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.03/106.12 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.03x = 106.12 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.03x = 4,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789.78/71.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.43

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