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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.93, 106.21 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.93, 106.21 and 57.16 is: 85.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.93 : 106.21 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.93/106.21 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.93x = 106.21 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.93x = 6,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,071.17/70.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.59

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