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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.06, 103.55 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.06, 103.55 and 71.55 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.06 : 103.55 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.06/103.55 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.06x = 103.55 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.06x = 7,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,408.64/75.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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