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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 107.50 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 107.50 and 61.86 is: 92.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 107.50 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/107.50 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 107.50 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 6,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,649.95/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.36

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