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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.61, 103.88 and 67.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.61, 103.88 and 67.51 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.61 : 103.88 = 67.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.61/103.88 = 67.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.61x = 103.88 × 67.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.61x = 7,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012.94/75.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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