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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.82, 161.60 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.82, 161.60 and 73.49 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.82 : 161.60 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.82/161.60 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.82x = 161.60 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.82x = 11,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,874.81/107.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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