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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.88, 106.23 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.88, 106.23 and 65.75 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.88 : 106.23 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.88/106.23 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.88x = 106.23 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.88x = 6,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984.62/70.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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