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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.42, 108.90 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.42, 108.90 and 68.34 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.42 : 108.90 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.42/108.90 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.42x = 108.90 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.42x = 7,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442.23/72.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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