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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.93, 109.26 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.93, 109.26 and 61.50 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.93 : 109.26 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.93/109.26 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.93x = 109.26 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.93x = 6,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719.49/72.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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