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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.65, 100.27 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.65, 100.27 and 68.26 is: 94.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.65 : 100.27 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.65/100.27 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.65x = 100.27 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.65x = 6,843.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843.59/72.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.21

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