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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 174.66 and 70.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 174.66 and 70.90 is: 106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 174.66 = 70.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/174.66 = 70.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 174.66 × 70.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 12,383.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383.39/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.28

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