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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 155.94 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 155.94 and 75.12 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 155.94 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/155.94 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 155.94 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 11,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,714.21/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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