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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.06, 115.67 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.06, 115.67 and 72.10 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.06 : 115.67 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.06/115.67 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.06x = 115.67 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.06x = 8,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339.81/77.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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