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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.14, 107.95 and 62.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.14, 107.95 and 62.12 is: 92.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.14 : 107.95 = 62.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.14/107.95 = 62.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.14x = 107.95 × 62.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.14x = 6,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705.58/72.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.95

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