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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 174.80 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 174.80 and 70.96 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 174.80 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/174.80 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 174.80 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 12,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403.81/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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