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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.68, 106.26 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.68, 106.26 and 67.16 is: 100.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.68 : 106.26 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.68/106.26 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.68x = 106.26 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.68x = 7,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136.42/70.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.97

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