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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.17, 104.75 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.17, 104.75 and 67.77 is: 101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.17 : 104.75 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.17/104.75 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.17x = 104.75 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.17x = 7,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098.38/70.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.16

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