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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.89, 109.21 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.89, 109.21 and 64.72 is: 96.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.89 : 109.21 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.89/109.21 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.89x = 109.21 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.89x = 7,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,068.07/72.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.97

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