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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.02, 108.14 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.02, 108.14 and 60.68 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.02 : 108.14 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.02/108.14 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.02x = 108.14 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.02x = 6,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,561.90/72.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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