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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.66, 107.76 and 61.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.66, 107.76 and 61.54 is: 92.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.66 : 107.76 = 61.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.66/107.76 = 61.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.66x = 107.76 × 61.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.66x = 6,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631.55/71.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.54

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