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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.21, 103.65 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.21, 103.65 and 71.67 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.21 : 103.65 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.21/103.65 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.21x = 103.65 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.21x = 7,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428.60/75.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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