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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.23, 107.67 and 64.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.23, 107.67 and 64.48 is: 96.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.23 : 107.67 = 64.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.23/107.67 = 64.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.23x = 107.67 × 64.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.23x = 6,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,942.56/72.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.12

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