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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.83, 98.93 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.83, 98.93 and 68.18 is: 93.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.83 : 98.93 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.83/98.93 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.83x = 98.93 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.83x = 6,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,745.05/71.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.91

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