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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.09, 108.13 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.09, 108.13 and 71.38 is: 107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.09 : 108.13 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.09/108.13 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.09x = 108.13 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.09x = 7,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,718.32/72.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.07

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