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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.95, 108.81 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.95, 108.81 and 71.57 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.95 : 108.81 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.95/108.81 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.95x = 108.81 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.95x = 7,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786.99/72.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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