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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.49, 174.71 and 70.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.49, 174.71 and 70.83 is: 106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.49 : 174.71 = 70.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.49/174.71 = 70.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.49x = 174.71 × 70.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.49x = 12,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,374.36/116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.23

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