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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.83, 99.55 and 70.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.83, 99.55 and 70.85 is: 98.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.83 : 99.55 = 70.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.83/99.55 = 70.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.83x = 99.55 × 70.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.83x = 7,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,053.12/71.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.19

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