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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 103.52 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75, 103.52 and 66.84 is: 92.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75 : 103.52 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75/103.52 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75x = 103.52 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75x = 6,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,919.28/75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.26

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