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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 106.20 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 106.20 and 60.56 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 106.20 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/106.20 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 106.20 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 6,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431.47/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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