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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.35, 112.40 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.35, 112.40 and 68.01 is: 101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.35 : 112.40 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.35/112.40 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.35x = 112.40 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.35x = 7,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643.98/75.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.45

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