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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.59, 109.67 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.59, 109.67 and 68.25 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.59 : 109.67 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.59/109.67 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.59x = 109.67 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.59x = 7,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484.98/73.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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