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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.07, 115.60 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.07, 115.60 and 72.21 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.07 : 115.60 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.07/115.60 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.07x = 115.60 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.07x = 8,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346.90/77.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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