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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 96.22 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 96.22 and 68.61 is: 94.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 96.22 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/96.22 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 96.22 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 6,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601.65/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.12

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