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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.60, 141.96 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.60, 141.96 and 70.70 is: 106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.60 : 141.96 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.60/141.96 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.60x = 141.96 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.60x = 10,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036.57/94.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.09

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