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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.54, 98.64 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.54, 98.64 and 67.35 is: 92.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.54 : 98.64 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.54/98.64 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.54x = 98.64 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.54x = 6,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643.40/71.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.87

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