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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.47, 106.32 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.47, 106.32 and 68.37 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.47 : 106.32 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.47/106.32 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.47x = 106.32 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.47x = 7,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269.10/71.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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