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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.14, 145.56 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.14, 145.56 and 70.04 is: 104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.14 : 145.56 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.14/145.56 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.14x = 145.56 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.14x = 10,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195.02/97.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.95

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