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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.89, 113.84 and 60.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.89, 113.84 and 60.77 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.89 : 113.84 = 60.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.89/113.84 = 60.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.89x = 113.84 × 60.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.89x = 6,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,917.64/75.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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