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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.85, 109.72 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.85, 109.72 and 67.72 is: 101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.85 : 109.72 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.85/109.72 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.85x = 109.72 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.85x = 7,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430.24/72.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.99

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