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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.69, 112.91 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.69, 112.91 and 67.23 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.69 : 112.91 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.69/112.91 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.69x = 112.91 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.69x = 7,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590.60/75.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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