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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.86, 110.92 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.86, 110.92 and 71.70 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.86 : 110.92 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.86/110.92 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.86x = 110.92 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.86x = 7,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952.96/73.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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