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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.60, 111.20 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.60, 111.20 and 72.60 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.60 : 111.20 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.60/111.20 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.60x = 111.20 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.60x = 8,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072.76/72.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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