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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.14, 112 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.14, 112 and 70.28 is: 104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.14 : 112 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.14/112 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.14x = 112 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.14x = 7,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871.36/75.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.76

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