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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.68, 106.96 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.68, 106.96 and 64 is: 95.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.68 : 106.96 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.68/106.96 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.68x = 106.96 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.68x = 6,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845.44/71.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.50

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