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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.48, 119.34 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.48, 119.34 and 75 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.48 : 119.34 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.48/119.34 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.48x = 119.34 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.48x = 8,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950.50/79.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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