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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.16, 106.46 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.16, 106.46 and 72 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.16 : 106.46 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.16/106.46 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.16x = 106.46 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.16x = 7,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665.12/77.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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