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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.26, 103.70 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.26, 103.70 and 72.74 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.26 : 103.70 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.26/103.70 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.26x = 103.70 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.26x = 7,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543.14/75.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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