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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.84, 161.72 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.84, 161.72 and 73.82 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.84 : 161.72 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.84/161.72 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.84x = 161.72 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.84x = 11,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,938.17/107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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