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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 104.92 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 104.92 and 68.66 is: 102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 104.92 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/104.92 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 104.92 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 7,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203.90/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.84

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