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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.79, 163.29 and 76.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.79, 163.29 and 76.75 is: 115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.79 : 163.29 = 76.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.79/163.29 = 76.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.79x = 163.29 × 76.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.79x = 12,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532.51/108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.20

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