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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 142.02 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 142.02 and 70.70 is: 106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 142.02 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/142.02 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 142.02 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 10,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040.81/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.01

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