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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.42, 109.14 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.42, 109.14 and 68.58 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.42 : 109.14 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.42/109.14 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.42x = 109.14 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.42x = 7,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484.82/72.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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