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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 105.37 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 105.37 and 67.82 is: 101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 105.37 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/105.37 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 105.37 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 7,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145.50/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.07

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