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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 105.57 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 105.57 and 68.85 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 105.57 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/105.57 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 105.57 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 7,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268.49/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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