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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 106.30 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 106.30 and 68.16 is: 101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 106.30 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/106.30 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 106.30 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 7,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245.41/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.73

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