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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.27, 112.67 and 67.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.27, 112.67 and 67.07 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.27 : 112.67 = 67.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.27/112.67 = 67.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.27x = 112.67 × 67.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.27x = 7,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556.78/75.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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