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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.16, 103.62 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.16, 103.62 and 66.52 is: 91.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.16 : 103.62 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.16/103.62 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.16x = 103.62 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.16x = 6,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892.80/75.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.71

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