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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.86, 106.13 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.86, 106.13 and 57.19 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.86 : 106.13 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.86/106.13 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.86x = 106.13 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.86x = 6,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,068.76/70.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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