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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.65 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.65 and 56.67 is: 85.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.65 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.65 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.65 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 6,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,043.57/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.20

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