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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.78, 161.66 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.78, 161.66 and 73.56 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.78 : 161.66 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.78/161.66 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.78x = 161.66 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.78x = 11,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,891.71/107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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