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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.06, 112.60 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.06, 112.60 and 59.96 is: 89.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.06 : 112.60 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.06/112.60 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.06x = 112.60 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.06x = 6,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,751.50/75.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.95

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