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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 105 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 105 and 58.68 is: 87.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 105 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/105 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 105 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 6,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161.40/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.84

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