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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.25, 105.22 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.25, 105.22 and 68.33 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.25 : 105.22 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.25/105.22 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.25x = 105.22 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.25x = 7,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189.68/70.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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