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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.81, 109.81 and 68.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.81, 109.81 and 68.59 is: 103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.81 : 109.81 = 68.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.81/109.81 = 68.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.81x = 109.81 × 68.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.81x = 7,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531.87/72.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.45

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