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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 174.43 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 174.43 and 70.60 is: 105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 174.43 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/174.43 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 174.43 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 12,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,314.76/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.94

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