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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.97 and 65.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.97 and 65.93 is: 99.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.97 = 65.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.97 = 65.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.97 × 65.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 7,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051.67/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.43

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