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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.44, 107.68 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.44, 107.68 and 67.52 is: 101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.44 : 107.68 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.44/107.68 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.44x = 107.68 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.44x = 7,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270.55/71.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.77

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