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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.67, 174.87 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.67, 174.87 and 71.04 is: 106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.67 : 174.87 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.67/174.87 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.67x = 174.87 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.67x = 12,422.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422.76/116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.48

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