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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 174.26 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 174.26 and 70.46 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 174.26 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/174.26 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 174.26 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 12,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,278.97/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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