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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.56, 144.18 and 70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.56, 144.18 and 70 is: 96.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.56 : 144.18 = 70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.56/144.18 = 70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.56x = 144.18 × 70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.56x = 10,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092.60/104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.52

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