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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.13, 103.82 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.13, 103.82 and 65.27 is: 90.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.13 : 103.82 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.13/103.82 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.13x = 103.82 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.13x = 6,776.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,776.26/75.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.20

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