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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 103.65 and 70.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 103.65 and 70.08 is: 103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 103.65 = 70.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/103.65 = 70.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 103.65 × 70.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 7,263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263.14/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.65

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