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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.19, 106.25 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.19, 106.25 and 68.31 is: 101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.19 : 106.25 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.19/106.25 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.19x = 106.25 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.19x = 7,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257.60/71.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.95

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