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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 96.50 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 96.50 and 68.22 is: 93.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 96.50 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/96.50 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 96.50 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 6,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582.89/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.85

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