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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.72, 161.16 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.72, 161.16 and 73.32 is: 109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.72 : 161.16 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.72/161.16 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.72x = 161.16 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.72x = 11,816.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,816.25/107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.69

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