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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 104.68 and 59.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 104.68 and 59.30 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 104.68 = 59.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/104.68 = 59.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 104.68 × 59.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 6,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,207.52/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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