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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.79, 109.18 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.79, 109.18 and 68.56 is: 102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.79 : 109.18 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.79/109.18 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.79x = 109.18 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.79x = 7,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485.38/72.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.84

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