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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.13, 106.77 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.13, 106.77 and 70.84 is: 106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.13 : 106.77 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.13/106.77 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.13x = 106.77 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.13x = 7,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563.05/71.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.33

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