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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.98, 106.31 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.98, 106.31 and 64.14 is: 96.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.98 : 106.31 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.98/106.31 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.98x = 106.31 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.98x = 6,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,819.08/70.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.08

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