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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.93, 107.90 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.93, 107.90 and 68.29 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.93 : 107.90 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.93/107.90 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.93x = 107.90 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.93x = 7,368.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368.39/71.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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