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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.05, 112.26 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.05, 112.26 and 68.24 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.05 : 112.26 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.05/112.26 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.05x = 112.26 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.05x = 7,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660.62/75.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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