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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 105.32 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 105.32 and 67.40 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 105.32 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/105.32 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 105.32 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 7,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098.57/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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