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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 104.79 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 104.79 and 69.54 is: 103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 104.79 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/104.79 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 104.79 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 7,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,287.10/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.76

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