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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.63, 107.54 and 67.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.63, 107.54 and 67.89 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.63 : 107.54 = 67.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.63/107.54 = 67.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.63x = 107.54 × 67.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.63x = 7,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300.55/71.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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