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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.08, 108.36 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.08, 108.36 and 71.70 is: 106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.08 : 108.36 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.08/108.36 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.08x = 108.36 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.08x = 7,769.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769.41/73.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.31

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