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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 105.17 and 67.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 105.17 and 67.50 is: 100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 105.17 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/105.17 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 105.17 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 7,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098.64/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.93

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