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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 97.14 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 97.14 and 68.69 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 97.14 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/97.14 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 97.14 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 6,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672.06/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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