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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 106.04 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 106.04 and 68.03 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 106.04 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/106.04 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 106.04 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 7,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213.03/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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