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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.68, 100.16 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.68, 100.16 and 69.84 is: 96.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.68 : 100.16 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.68/100.16 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.68x = 100.16 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.68x = 6,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,995.17/72.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.25

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