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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 105.87 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 105.87 and 59.20 is: 88.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 105.87 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/105.87 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 105.87 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 6,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,267.46/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.85

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