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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.92, 107.67 and 61.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.92, 107.67 and 61.07 is: 91.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.92 : 107.67 = 61.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.92/107.67 = 61.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.92x = 107.67 × 61.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.92x = 6,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575.41/71.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.43

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