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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 104.64 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 104.64 and 68.22 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 104.64 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/104.64 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 104.64 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 7,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,138.54/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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