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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.73, 106.11 and 45.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.73, 106.11 and 45.23 is: 67.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.73 : 106.11 = 45.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.73/106.11 = 45.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.73x = 106.11 × 45.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.73x = 4,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799.36/70.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.85

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