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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.23 and 61.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.23 and 61.37 is: 91.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.23 = 61.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.23 = 61.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.23 × 61.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 6,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,519.34/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.90

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