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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 96.23 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 96.23 and 68.92 is: 94.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 96.23 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/96.23 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 96.23 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 6,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632.17/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.58

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