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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 105.94 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 105.94 and 68.88 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 105.94 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/105.94 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 105.94 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 7,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297.15/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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