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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.89, 100.43 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.89, 100.43 and 68.97 is: 95.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.89 : 100.43 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.89/100.43 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.89x = 100.43 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.89x = 6,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,926.66/72.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.03

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