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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.85, 104.63 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.85, 104.63 and 55.16 is: 76.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.85 : 104.63 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.85/104.63 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.85x = 104.63 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.85x = 5,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771.39/75.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.09

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