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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.86, 106.31 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.86, 106.31 and 60.69 is: 91.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.86 : 106.31 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.86/106.31 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.86x = 106.31 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.86x = 6,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451.65/70.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.05

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