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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.11, 112.84 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.11, 112.84 and 72.04 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.11 : 112.84 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.11/112.84 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.11x = 112.84 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.11x = 8,128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128.43/75.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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