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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.37, 108.64 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.37, 108.64 and 72.04 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.37 : 108.64 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.37/108.64 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.37x = 108.64 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.37x = 7,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825.97/72.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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