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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.78, 104.57 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.78, 104.57 and 73.19 is: 100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.78 : 104.57 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.78/104.57 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.78x = 104.57 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.78x = 7,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652.59/75.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.98

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