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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.74, 161.61 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.74, 161.61 and 73.59 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.74 : 161.61 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.74/161.61 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.74x = 161.61 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.74x = 11,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,892.88/107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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