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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 170.98 and 70.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 170.98 and 70.67 is: 105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 170.98 = 70.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/170.98 = 70.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 170.98 × 70.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 12,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,083.16/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.99

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