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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.66, 108.31 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.66, 108.31 and 71.55 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.66 : 108.31 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.66/108.31 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.66x = 108.31 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.66x = 7,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,749.04/72.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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