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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.66, 112.97 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.66, 112.97 and 67.46 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.66 : 112.97 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.66/112.97 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.66x = 112.97 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.66x = 7,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,620.69/75.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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