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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.54, 100.02 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.54, 100.02 and 67.68 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.54 : 100.02 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.54/100.02 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.54x = 100.02 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.54x = 6,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,769.35/72.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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