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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.91, 100.60 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.91, 100.60 and 65.14 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.91 : 100.60 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.91/100.60 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.91x = 100.60 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.91x = 6,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553.08/72.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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