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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.12, 104.16 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.12, 104.16 and 71.44 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.12 : 104.16 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.12/104.16 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.12x = 104.16 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.12x = 7,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441.19/75.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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