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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 144.83 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 144.83 and 70.04 is: 96.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 144.83 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/144.83 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 144.83 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 10,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,144.43/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.59

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