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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.69, 113.56 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.69, 113.56 and 58.59 is: 87.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.69 : 113.56 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.69/113.56 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.69x = 113.56 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.69x = 6,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653.33/75.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.90

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