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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 106.86 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 106.86 and 60.68 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 106.86 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/106.86 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 106.86 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 6,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,484.26/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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