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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.40, 105.69 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.40, 105.69 and 67.25 is: 100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.40 : 105.69 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.40/105.69 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.40x = 105.69 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.40x = 7,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107.65/70.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.96

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