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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.47, 108.23 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.47, 108.23 and 68.52 is: 102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.47 : 108.23 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.47/108.23 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.47x = 108.23 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.47x = 7,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415.91/72.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.33

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