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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.23, 115.96 and 70.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.23, 115.96 and 70.62 is: 106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.23 : 115.96 = 70.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.23/115.96 = 70.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.23x = 115.96 × 70.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.23x = 8,189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189.07/77.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.04

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