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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 106.72 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 106.72 and 66.22 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 106.72 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/106.72 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 106.72 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 7,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,066.57/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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