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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.77, 105.42 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.77, 105.42 and 67.26 is: 100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.77 : 105.42 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.77/105.42 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.77x = 105.42 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.77x = 7,090.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090.55/70.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.19

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