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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.42, 107.94 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.42, 107.94 and 68.76 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.42 : 107.94 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.42/107.94 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.42x = 107.94 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.42x = 7,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421.95/72.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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