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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.67, 109.69 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.67, 109.69 and 72.67 is: 109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.67 : 109.69 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.67/109.69 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.67x = 109.69 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.67x = 7,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971.54/72.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.69

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