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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.93, 109.23 and 67.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.93, 109.23 and 67.71 is: 101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.93 : 109.23 = 67.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.93/109.23 = 67.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.93x = 109.23 × 67.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.93x = 7,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,395.96/72.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.41

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