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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82, 122.70 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82, 122.70 and 70.44 is: 105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82 : 122.70 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82/122.70 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82x = 122.70 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82x = 8,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642.99/82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.40

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