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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.68, 111 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.68, 111 and 67.62 is: 101.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.68 : 111 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.68/111 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.68x = 111 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.68x = 7,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505.82/73.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.87

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