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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.69, 108.51 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.69, 108.51 and 71.27 is: 106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.69 : 108.51 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.69/108.51 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.69x = 108.51 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.69x = 7,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,733.51/72.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.39

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