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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 104.80 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 104.80 and 68.23 is: 101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 104.80 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/104.80 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 104.80 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 7,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150.50/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.64

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