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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.77, 105.45 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.77, 105.45 and 68.16 is: 101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.77 : 105.45 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.77/105.45 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.77x = 105.45 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.77x = 7,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187.47/70.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.56

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