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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.96, 106.52 and 67.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.96, 106.52 and 67.59 is: 101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.96 : 106.52 = 67.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.96/106.52 = 67.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.96x = 106.52 × 67.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.96x = 7,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199.69/70.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.46

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