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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.77, 173.45 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.77, 173.45 and 70.01 is: 104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.77 : 173.45 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.77/173.45 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.77x = 173.45 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.77x = 12,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,142.02/115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.88

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