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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.61, 98.78 and 69.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.61, 98.78 and 69.23 is: 95.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.61 : 98.78 = 69.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.61/98.78 = 69.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.61x = 98.78 × 69.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.61x = 6,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,838.35/71.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.49

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