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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.59, 108.37 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.59, 108.37 and 72.08 is: 107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.59 : 108.37 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.59/108.37 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.59x = 108.37 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.59x = 7,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,810.59/72.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.61

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