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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.89, 113.67 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.89, 113.67 and 67.84 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.89 : 113.67 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.89/113.67 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.89x = 113.67 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.89x = 7,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,711.09/75.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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