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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.89, 109.15 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.89, 109.15 and 61.42 is: 91.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.89 : 109.15 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.89/109.15 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.89x = 109.15 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.89x = 6,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,703.99/72.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.97

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