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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.14, 107.70 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.14, 107.70 and 67.28 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.14 : 107.70 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.14/107.70 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.14x = 107.70 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.14x = 7,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246.06/72.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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