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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.83, 163.16 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.83, 163.16 and 76.24 is: 114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.83 : 163.16 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.83/163.16 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.83x = 163.16 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.83x = 12,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,438.53/108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.29

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