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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.96, 106.16 and 60.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.96, 106.16 and 60.94 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.96 : 106.16 = 60.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.96/106.16 = 60.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.96x = 106.16 × 60.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.96x = 6,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,469.41/70.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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