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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.39, 106.68 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.39, 106.68 and 61.80 is: 92.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.39 : 106.68 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.39/106.68 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.39x = 106.68 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.39x = 6,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592.82/71.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.36

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