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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.15, 112.82 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.15, 112.82 and 72 is: 108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.15 : 112.82 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.15/112.82 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.15x = 112.82 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.15x = 8,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123.04/75.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.09

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