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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.60, 98.81 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.60, 98.81 and 69.54 is: 95.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.60 : 98.81 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.60/98.81 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.60x = 98.81 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.60x = 6,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870.90/71.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.97

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