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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.03, 107.85 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.03, 107.85 and 71.40 is: 106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.03 : 107.85 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.03/107.85 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.03x = 107.85 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.03x = 7,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700.49/72.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.91

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