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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 105.84 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 105.84 and 60.68 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 105.84 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/105.84 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 105.84 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 6,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,422.37/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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