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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.57, 108.63 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.57, 108.63 and 68.31 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.57 : 108.63 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.57/108.63 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.57x = 108.63 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.57x = 7,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420.52/72.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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