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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.87, 113.81 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.87, 113.81 and 45.45 is: 68.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.87 : 113.81 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.87/113.81 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.87x = 113.81 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.87x = 5,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172.44/75.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.18

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