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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 174.71 and 70.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 174.71 and 70.67 is: 106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 174.71 = 70.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/174.71 = 70.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 174.71 × 70.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 12,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346.97/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.18

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