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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.47, 175.03 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.47, 175.03 and 70.88 is: 106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.47 : 175.03 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.47/175.03 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.47x = 175.03 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.47x = 12,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,405.07/116.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.51

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