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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.82, 173.67 and 70.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.82, 173.67 and 70.11 is: 105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.82 : 173.67 = 70.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.82/173.67 = 70.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.82x = 173.67 × 70.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.82x = 12,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,176.00/115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.13

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