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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.78, 105.17 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.78, 105.17 and 68.62 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.78 : 105.17 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.78/105.17 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.78x = 105.17 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.78x = 7,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,216.77/70.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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