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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.08, 103.59 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.08, 103.59 and 65.84 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.08 : 103.59 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.08/103.59 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.08x = 103.59 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.08x = 6,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,819.85/75.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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