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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.64, 106.72 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.64, 106.72 and 68.19 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.64 : 106.72 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.64/106.72 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.64x = 106.72 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.64x = 7,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,277.24/71.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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