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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.68, 105.28 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.68, 105.28 and 68.12 is: 101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.68 : 105.28 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.68/105.28 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.68x = 105.28 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.68x = 7,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171.67/70.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.47

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