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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.52, 104.92 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.52, 104.92 and 68.08 is: 101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.52 : 104.92 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.52/104.92 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.52x = 104.92 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.52x = 7,142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142.95/70.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.29

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