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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.54, 108.92 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.54, 108.92 and 65.71 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.54 : 108.92 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.54/108.92 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.54x = 108.92 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.54x = 7,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157.13/72.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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