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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.94, 147.63 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.94, 147.63 and 70.16 is: 96.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.94 : 147.63 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.94/147.63 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.94x = 147.63 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.94x = 10,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,357.96/106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.85

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