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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 105.73 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 105.73 and 68.39 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 105.73 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/105.73 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 105.73 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 7,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,230.87/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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