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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.09, 103.61 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.09, 103.61 and 66.83 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.09 : 103.61 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.09/103.61 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.09x = 103.61 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.09x = 6,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923.62/75.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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