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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.22, 115.70 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.22, 115.70 and 70.74 is: 105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.22 : 115.70 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.22/115.70 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.22x = 115.70 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.22x = 8,184.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184.26/77.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.99

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