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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.72, 161.52 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.72, 161.52 and 73.53 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.72 : 161.52 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.72/161.52 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.72x = 161.52 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.72x = 11,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,876.57/107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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