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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.16, 101.52 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.16, 101.52 and 72.72 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.16 : 101.52 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.16/101.52 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.16x = 101.52 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.16x = 7,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382.53/74.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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