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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.14, 109.32 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.14, 109.32 and 68.04 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.14 : 109.32 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.14/109.32 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.14x = 109.32 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.14x = 7,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438.13/73.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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