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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.98, 104.91 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.98, 104.91 and 67.25 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.98 : 104.91 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.98/104.91 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.98x = 104.91 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.98x = 7,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055.20/75.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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