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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 99.16 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 99.16 and 68.52 is: 94.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 99.16 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/99.16 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 99.16 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 6,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794.44/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.37

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