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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.07, 161.79 and 73.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.07, 161.79 and 73.77 is: 110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.07 : 161.79 = 73.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.07/161.79 = 73.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.07x = 161.79 × 73.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.07x = 11,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,935.25/108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.44

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