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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.92, 107 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.92, 107 and 71.64 is: 106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.92 : 107 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.92/107 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.92x = 107 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.92x = 7,665.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665.48/71.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.58

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