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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.31, 161.85 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.31, 161.85 and 73.79 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.31 : 161.85 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.31/161.85 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.31x = 161.85 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.31x = 11,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,942.91/108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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