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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 161.78 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 161.78 and 73.74 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 161.78 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/161.78 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 161.78 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 11,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,929.29/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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