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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 144.99 and 70.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 144.99 and 70.11 is: 96.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 144.99 = 70.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/144.99 = 70.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 144.99 × 70.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 10,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,165.25/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.74

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