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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.08, 112 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.08, 112 and 63.74 is: 95.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.08 : 112 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.08/112 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.08x = 112 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.08x = 7,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,138.88/75.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.08

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