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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.39, 106.94 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.39, 106.94 and 68.48 is: 102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.39 : 106.94 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.39/106.94 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.39x = 106.94 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.39x = 7,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323.25/71.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.58

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