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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 104.68 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 104.68 and 65.54 is: 97.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 104.68 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/104.68 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 104.68 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 6,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,860.73/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.79

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