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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.40, 108.80 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.40, 108.80 and 67.04 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.40 : 108.80 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.40/108.80 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.40x = 108.80 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.40x = 7,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293.95/72.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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