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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 104.56 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 104.56 and 68.24 is: 101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 104.56 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/104.56 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 104.56 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 7,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134.66/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.84

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