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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.63, 108.98 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.63, 108.98 and 61.25 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.63 : 108.98 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.63/108.98 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.63x = 108.98 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.63x = 6,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674.17/72.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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