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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.87 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.87 and 73.76 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.87 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.87 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.87 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 11,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,938.35/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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