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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.24, 112.32 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.24, 112.32 and 67.14 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.24 : 112.32 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.24/112.32 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.24x = 112.32 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.24x = 7,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541.16/75.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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