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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 106.03 and 60.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 106.03 and 60.51 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 106.03 = 60.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/106.03 = 60.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 106.03 × 60.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 6,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,416.35/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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