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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.09, 142.70 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.09, 142.70 and 70.70 is: 106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.09 : 142.70 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.09/142.70 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.09x = 142.70 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.09x = 10,087.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,087.82/95.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.09

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