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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.73, 106.06 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.73, 106.06 and 61.50 is: 92.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.73 : 106.06 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.73/106.06 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.73x = 106.06 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.73x = 6,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522.69/70.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.22

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