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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.92, 99.11 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.92, 99.11 and 68 is: 93.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.92 : 99.11 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.92/99.11 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.92x = 99.11 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.92x = 6,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739.14/71.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.71

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