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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.11, 107.42 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.11, 107.42 and 68.67 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.11 : 107.42 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.11/107.42 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.11x = 107.42 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.11x = 7,376.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,376.53/72.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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