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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.52, 106.80 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.52, 106.80 and 68.88 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.52 : 106.80 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.52/106.80 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.52x = 106.80 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.52x = 7,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,356.38/71.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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