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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.32, 110.16 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.32, 110.16 and 68.73 is: 103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.32 : 110.16 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.32/110.16 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.32x = 110.16 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.32x = 7,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571.30/73.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.26

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