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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.56, 108.52 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.56, 108.52 and 71.68 is: 107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.56 : 108.52 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.56/108.52 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.56x = 108.52 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.56x = 7,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,778.71/72.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.20

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