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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.22, 112.82 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.22, 112.82 and 60.75 is: 91.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.22 : 112.82 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.22/112.82 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.22x = 112.82 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.22x = 6,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,853.51/75.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.12

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