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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.46, 99.03 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.46, 99.03 and 68.94 is: 95.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.46 : 99.03 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.46/99.03 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.46x = 99.03 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.46x = 6,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827.13/71.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.54

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