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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 104.69 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 104.69 and 65.50 is: 97.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 104.69 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/104.69 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 104.69 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 6,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856.78/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.78

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