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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.73, 108.89 and 67.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.73, 108.89 and 67.06 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.73 : 108.89 = 67.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.73/108.89 = 67.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.73x = 108.89 × 67.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.73x = 7,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302.16/72.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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