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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.52, 104.96 and 67.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.52, 104.96 and 67.56 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.52 : 104.96 = 67.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.52/104.96 = 67.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.52x = 104.96 × 67.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.52x = 7,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091.10/70.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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