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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.08, 112.54 and 67.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.08, 112.54 and 67.08 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.08 : 112.54 = 67.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.08/112.54 = 67.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.08x = 112.54 × 67.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.08x = 7,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549.18/75.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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