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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.80, 163.06 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.80, 163.06 and 72.76 is: 109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.80 : 163.06 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.80/163.06 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.80x = 163.06 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.80x = 11,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,864.25/108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.05

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