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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 105.13 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 105.13 and 60.55 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 105.13 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/105.13 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 105.13 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 6,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,365.62/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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