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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 105.34 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 105.34 and 69.86 is: 104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 105.34 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/105.34 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 105.34 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 7,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,359.05/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.13

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