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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 173.57 and 70.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 173.57 and 70.06 is: 105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 173.57 = 70.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/173.57 = 70.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 173.57 × 70.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 12,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,160.31/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.13

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