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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 105.62 and 69.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 105.62 and 69.63 is: 104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 105.62 = 69.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/105.62 = 69.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 105.62 × 69.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 7,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353.97/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.71

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