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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 105.51 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 105.51 and 68.03 is: 102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 105.51 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/105.51 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 105.51 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 7,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177.85/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.26

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