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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.83, 98.16 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.83, 98.16 and 69.85 is: 96.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.83 : 98.16 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.83/98.16 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.83x = 98.16 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.83x = 6,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856.48/70.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.80

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