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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.96, 117.20 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.96, 117.20 and 72 is: 108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.96 : 117.20 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.96/117.20 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.96x = 117.20 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.96x = 8,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438.40/77.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.24

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