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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 106.08 and 67.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 106.08 and 67.32 is: 100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 106.08 = 67.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/106.08 = 67.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 106.08 × 67.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 7,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,141.31/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.95

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