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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.23, 106.77 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.23, 106.77 and 67.13 is: 100.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.23 : 106.77 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.23/106.77 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.23x = 106.77 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.23x = 7,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167.21/71.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.62

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