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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.84, 100.50 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.84, 100.50 and 71.88 is: 99.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.84 : 100.50 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.84/100.50 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.84x = 100.50 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.84x = 7,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223.94/72.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.18

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