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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.01, 103.54 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.01, 103.54 and 65.73 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.01 : 103.54 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.01/103.54 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.01x = 103.54 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.01x = 6,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,805.68/75.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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