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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.69, 104.22 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.69, 104.22 and 61.11 is: 84.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.69 : 104.22 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.69/104.22 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.69x = 104.22 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.69x = 6,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368.88/75.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.14

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