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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 146.59 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 146.59 and 70.79 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 146.59 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/146.59 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 146.59 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 10,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,377.30/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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