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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.14, 106.96 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.14, 106.96 and 73.04 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.14 : 106.96 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.14/106.96 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.14x = 106.96 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.14x = 7,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812.36/77.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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