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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.87, 106.80 and 68.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.87, 106.80 and 68.35 is: 103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.87 : 106.80 = 68.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.87/106.80 = 68.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.87x = 106.80 × 68.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.87x = 7,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299.78/70.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.00

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