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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 105.09 and 61.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 105.09 and 61.06 is: 91.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 105.09 = 61.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/105.09 = 61.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 105.09 × 61.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 6,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,416.80/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.51

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