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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 173.71 and 70.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 173.71 and 70.17 is: 105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 173.71 = 70.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/173.71 = 70.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 173.71 × 70.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 12,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,189.23/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.12

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