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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.55, 105.83 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.55, 105.83 and 68.63 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.55 : 105.83 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.55/105.83 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.55x = 105.83 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.55x = 7,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263.11/70.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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