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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.41, 98.74 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.41, 98.74 and 68.13 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.41 : 98.74 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.41/98.74 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.41x = 98.74 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.41x = 6,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,726.49/71.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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