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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.72, 104.96 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.72, 104.96 and 71.61 is: 99.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.72 : 104.96 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.72/104.96 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.72x = 104.96 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.72x = 7,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,516.19/75.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.27

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