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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.54, 113.19 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.54, 113.19 and 53.91 is: 80.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.54 : 113.19 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.54/113.19 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.54x = 113.19 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.54x = 6,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102.49/75.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.78

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