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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.89, 100.67 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.89, 100.67 and 68.37 is: 94.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.89 : 100.67 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.89/100.67 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.89x = 100.67 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.89x = 6,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882.81/72.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.43

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