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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.62, 106.96 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.62, 106.96 and 68.18 is: 101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.62 : 106.96 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.62/106.96 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.62x = 106.96 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.62x = 7,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292.53/71.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.82

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