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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.71, 173.61 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.71, 173.61 and 70.14 is: 105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.71 : 173.61 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.71/173.61 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.71x = 173.61 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.71x = 12,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,177.01/115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.24

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