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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 106.01 and 67.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 106.01 and 67.69 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 106.01 = 67.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/106.01 = 67.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 106.01 × 67.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 7,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175.82/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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