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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.40, 112.86 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.40, 112.86 and 55.12 is: 82.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.40 : 112.86 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.40/112.86 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.40x = 112.86 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.40x = 6,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220.84/75.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.50

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