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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.94, 113.70 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.94, 113.70 and 58.73 is: 87.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.94 : 113.70 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.94/113.70 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.94x = 113.70 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.94x = 6,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,677.25/75.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.93

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