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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.09, 104.52 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.09, 104.52 and 68.53 is: 102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.09 : 104.52 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.09/104.52 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.09x = 104.52 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.09x = 7,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162.76/70.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.19

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