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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.19, 108.15 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.19, 108.15 and 64.09 is: 96.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.19 : 108.15 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.19/108.15 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.19x = 108.15 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.19x = 6,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,931.33/72.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.02

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