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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 104.49 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 104.49 and 68.18 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 104.49 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/104.49 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 104.49 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 7,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123.61/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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