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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 104.99 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 104.99 and 68.58 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 104.99 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/104.99 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 104.99 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 7,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200.21/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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