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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.92, 161.66 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.92, 161.66 and 73.59 is: 110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.92 : 161.66 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.92/161.66 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.92x = 161.66 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.92x = 11,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,897.21/107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.24

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