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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.52, 107.96 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.52, 107.96 and 71.44 is: 106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.52 : 107.96 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.52/107.96 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.52x = 107.96 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.52x = 7,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,712.66/72.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.35

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