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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.69, 109.47 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.69, 109.47 and 65.56 is: 98.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.69 : 109.47 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.69/109.47 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.69x = 109.47 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.69x = 7,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176.85/72.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.73

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