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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 144.98 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 144.98 and 70.16 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 144.98 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/144.98 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 144.98 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 10,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172.07/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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