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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 106.42 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 106.42 and 67.10 is: 100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 106.42 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/106.42 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 106.42 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 7,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140.78/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.94

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