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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.06, 111.86 and 70.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.06, 111.86 and 70.73 is: 105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.06 : 111.86 = 70.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.06/111.86 = 70.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.06x = 111.86 × 70.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.06x = 7,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911.78/75.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.41

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