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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.97, 131.06 and 70.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.97, 131.06 and 70.45 is: 97.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.97 : 131.06 = 70.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.97/131.06 = 70.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.97x = 131.06 × 70.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.97x = 9,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233.03/94.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.22

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