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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.58, 105.81 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.58, 105.81 and 68.54 is: 102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.58 : 105.81 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.58/105.81 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.58x = 105.81 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.58x = 7,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252.22/70.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.75

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