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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.69, 106.13 and 61.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.69, 106.13 and 61.54 is: 92.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.69 : 106.13 = 61.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.69/106.13 = 61.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.69x = 106.13 × 61.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.69x = 6,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531.24/70.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.39

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