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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 104.70 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 104.70 and 62.13 is: 92.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 104.70 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/104.70 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 104.70 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 6,505.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,505.01/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.74

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