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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.08, 108.22 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.08, 108.22 and 66.95 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.08 : 108.22 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.08/108.22 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.08x = 108.22 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.08x = 7,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245.33/72.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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