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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.78, 147.32 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.78, 147.32 and 72.28 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.78 : 147.32 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.78/147.32 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.78x = 147.32 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.78x = 10,648.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,648.29/106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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