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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.55, 106.63 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.55, 106.63 and 68.06 is: 101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.55 : 106.63 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.55/106.63 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.55x = 106.63 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.55x = 7,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257.33/71.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.43

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