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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 105.93 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 105.93 and 69.96 is: 104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 105.93 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/105.93 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 105.93 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 7,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,410.86/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.98

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