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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.98, 142.26 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.98, 142.26 and 70.86 is: 106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.98 : 142.26 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.98/142.26 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.98x = 142.26 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.98x = 10,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080.54/94.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.13

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