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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.84, 105.68 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.84, 105.68 and 68.88 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.84 : 105.68 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.84/105.68 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.84x = 105.68 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.84x = 7,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279.24/70.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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