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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 174.43 and 70.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 174.43 and 70.69 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 174.43 = 70.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/174.43 = 70.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 174.43 × 70.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 12,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330.46/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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