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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.93, 104.50 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.93, 104.50 and 72.94 is: 100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.93 : 104.50 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.93/104.50 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.93x = 104.50 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.93x = 7,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622.23/75.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.38

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