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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.36, 105.62 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.36, 105.62 and 68.52 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.36 : 105.62 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.36/105.62 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.36x = 105.62 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.36x = 7,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,237.08/70.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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