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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.78, 104.46 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.78, 104.46 and 71.46 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.78 : 104.46 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.78/104.46 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.78x = 104.46 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.78x = 7,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,464.71/75.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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