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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 105.76 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 105.76 and 68.95 is: 102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 105.76 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/105.76 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 105.76 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 7,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291.81/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.54

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