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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 381.72 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 381.72 and 71.92 is: 107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 381.72 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/381.72 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 381.72 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 27,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453.30/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.86

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