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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.31, 106.26 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.31, 106.26 and 67.26 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.31 : 106.26 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.31/106.26 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.31x = 106.26 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.31x = 7,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147.05/71.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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