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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.88, 105.91 and 67.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.88, 105.91 and 67.43 is: 100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.88 : 105.91 = 67.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.88/105.91 = 67.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.88x = 105.91 × 67.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.88x = 7,141.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,141.61/70.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.76

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