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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.52, 109.39 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.52, 109.39 and 68.08 is: 102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.52 : 109.39 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.52/109.39 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.52x = 109.39 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.52x = 7,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447.27/72.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.69

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