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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.42, 112.94 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.42, 112.94 and 60.16 is: 90.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.42 : 112.94 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.42/112.94 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.42x = 112.94 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.42x = 6,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794.47/75.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.09

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