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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.39, 106.27 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.39, 106.27 and 68.07 is: 101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.39 : 106.27 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.39/106.27 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.39x = 106.27 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.39x = 7,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233.80/71.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.33

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