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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.58, 105.78 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.58, 105.78 and 67.52 is: 101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.58 : 105.78 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.58/105.78 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.58x = 105.78 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.58x = 7,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142.27/70.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.19

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