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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 105.87 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 105.87 and 61.86 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 105.87 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/105.87 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 105.87 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 6,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549.12/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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