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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.59, 108.18 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.59, 108.18 and 67.25 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.59 : 108.18 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.59/108.18 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.59x = 108.18 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.59x = 7,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275.38/72.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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