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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.63, 100.35 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.63, 100.35 and 68.58 is: 94.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.63 : 100.35 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.63/100.35 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.63x = 100.35 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.63x = 6,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882.00/72.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.75

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