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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.98, 98.75 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.98, 98.75 and 68.54 is: 94.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.98 : 98.75 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.98/98.75 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.98x = 98.75 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.98x = 6,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,768.00/71.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.03

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