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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.13, 103.54 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.13, 103.54 and 55.69 is: 76.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.13 : 103.54 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.13/103.54 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.13x = 103.54 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.13x = 5,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766.14/75.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.75

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