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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.20, 105.52 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.20, 105.52 and 68.04 is: 102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.20 : 105.52 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.20/105.52 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.20x = 105.52 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.20x = 7,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179.58/70.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.27

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