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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.14, 112.46 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.14, 112.46 and 61.47 is: 92.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.14 : 112.46 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.14/112.46 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.14x = 112.46 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.14x = 6,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,912.61/75.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.00

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