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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.06, 163.23 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.06, 163.23 and 72.74 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.06 : 163.23 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.06/163.23 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.06x = 163.23 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.06x = 11,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,873.35/109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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