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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.85, 142.14 and 70.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.85, 142.14 and 70.78 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.85 : 142.14 = 70.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.85/142.14 = 70.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.85x = 142.14 × 70.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.85x = 10,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,060.67/94.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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