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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.91, 109.76 and 66.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.91, 109.76 and 66.53 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.91 : 109.76 = 66.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.91/109.76 = 66.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.91x = 109.76 × 66.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.91x = 7,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302.33/72.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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