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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 104.74 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 104.74 and 68.42 is: 102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 104.74 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/104.74 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 104.74 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 7,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166.31/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.03

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