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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 163.46 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 163.46 and 74.78 is: 112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 163.46 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/163.46 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 163.46 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 12,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223.54/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.18

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