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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.98, 142.35 and 70.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.98, 142.35 and 70.89 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.98 : 142.35 = 70.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.98/142.35 = 70.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.98x = 142.35 × 70.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.98x = 10,091.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,091.19/94.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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