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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.05, 106.68 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.05, 106.68 and 68.32 is: 102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.05 : 106.68 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.05/106.68 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.05x = 106.68 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.05x = 7,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,288.38/71.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.58

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