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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.09, 108.27 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.09, 108.27 and 66.69 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.09 : 108.27 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.09/108.27 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.09x = 108.27 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.09x = 7,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220.53/72.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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