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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.09, 142.49 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.09, 142.49 and 65.70 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.09 : 142.49 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.09/142.49 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.09x = 142.49 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.09x = 9,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361.59/95.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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