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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.34, 106.90 and 63.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.34, 106.90 and 63.61 is: 95.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.34 : 106.90 = 63.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.34/106.90 = 63.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.34x = 106.90 × 63.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.34x = 6,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799.48/71.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.32

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