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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.95, 163.40 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.95, 163.40 and 76.74 is: 115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.95 : 163.40 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.95/163.40 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.95x = 163.40 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.95x = 12,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,539.32/108.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.09

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