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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 175.04 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 175.04 and 71.04 is: 106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 175.04 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/175.04 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 175.04 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 12,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434.84/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.55

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