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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.86, 173.80 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.86, 173.80 and 70.16 is: 105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.86 : 173.80 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.86/173.80 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.86x = 173.80 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.86x = 12,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193.81/115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.25

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