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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.40, 107.98 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.40, 107.98 and 68.83 is: 102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.40 : 107.98 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.40/107.98 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.40x = 107.98 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.40x = 7,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432.26/72.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.66

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