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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.66, 106.70 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.66, 106.70 and 68.31 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.66 : 106.70 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.66/106.70 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.66x = 106.70 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.66x = 7,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,288.34/71.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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