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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 111.88 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75, 111.88 and 73.76 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75 : 111.88 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75/111.88 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75x = 111.88 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75x = 8,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251.90/75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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