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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.12, 104.26 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.12, 104.26 and 72.15 is: 100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.12 : 104.26 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.12/104.26 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.12x = 104.26 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.12x = 7,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522.36/75.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.14

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