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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.64, 113.31 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.64, 113.31 and 45.16 is: 67.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.64 : 113.31 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.64/113.31 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.64x = 113.31 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.64x = 5,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117.08/75.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.65

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