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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.84, 105.49 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.84, 105.49 and 68.52 is: 102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.84 : 105.49 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.84/105.49 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.84x = 105.49 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.84x = 7,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228.17/70.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.04

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