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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.06, 111.96 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.06, 111.96 and 71.28 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.06 : 111.96 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.06/111.96 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.06x = 111.96 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.06x = 7,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,980.51/75.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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