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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.83, 103.99 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.83, 103.99 and 75.65 is: 103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.83 : 103.99 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.83/103.99 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.83x = 103.99 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.83x = 7,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866.47/75.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.74

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