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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.95, 105.72 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.95, 105.72 and 67.68 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.95 : 105.72 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.95/105.72 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.95x = 105.72 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.95x = 7,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155.13/70.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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