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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.52, 106.86 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.52, 106.86 and 68.16 is: 101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.52 : 106.86 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.52/106.86 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.52x = 106.86 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.52x = 7,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283.58/71.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.84

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