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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.97, 109.63 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.97, 109.63 and 68.87 is: 103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.97 : 109.63 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.97/109.63 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.97x = 109.63 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.97x = 7,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549.87/72.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.47

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