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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 150.72 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 150.72 and 71.92 is: 107.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 150.72 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/150.72 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 150.72 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 10,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,839.78/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.62

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