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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.20, 174.34 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.20, 174.34 and 70.84 is: 106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.20 : 174.34 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.20/174.34 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.20x = 174.34 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.20x = 12,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350.15/116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.28

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