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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.78, 105.55 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.78, 105.55 and 65.91 is: 98.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.78 : 105.55 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.78/105.55 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.78x = 105.55 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.78x = 6,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956.80/70.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.29

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