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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.98, 98.01 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.98, 98.01 and 67.14 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.98 : 98.01 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.98/98.01 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.98x = 98.01 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.98x = 6,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,580.52/70.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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