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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 163.37 and 72.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 163.37 and 72.85 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 163.37 = 72.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/163.37 = 72.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 163.37 × 72.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 11,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,900.32/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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