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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.53, 99.89 and 70.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.53, 99.89 and 70.03 is: 96.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.53 : 99.89 = 70.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.53/99.89 = 70.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.53x = 99.89 × 70.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.53x = 6,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,995.30/72.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.45

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